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Gathering Evidence
‘Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.’ Mary Oliver Let’s set the rules. Go outside. No expectations. Be astonished. Gather. For me, plein air work is just that: work. I gather evidence. No expectations on creating a masterpiece but instead to gather. I am out there, and yes, my senses wake up and I see,…
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NOTE-TAKING
Small Notions, creative thoughts and key ‘take-aways’ are included in my many pages of my sketchbooks. I was referring back to my figure drawings this morning and was thrilled about the note taking that accompanied the drawing: ‘painting what you see’, ‘a collaboration between you and the paint’, ‘bridges and barriers.’ Moments of lost edges,…
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wise spirits: Civita di Bagnoregio
Art becomes a spiritual process depending upon the degree of commitment that you bring to it. Every experience becomes direct food for your art. Then your art teaches you about life. —Nick Bantock This was written while studying drawing in Civita in 2013 as a fellowship with the Civita Institute: City of Ghosts ‘I do not…
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Translating Landscape
A creative adventure; a new class via on-line. So great to teach landscape (design) drawing + painting and to reach out to many. Take a look at the preview + sign up. Warmly, Anita https://www.carlasonheim.com/online-classes/translating-landscape/ The landscape is a gentle way of exploring the elements that are integral to making meaningful work: line, value, color, shape, edges,…
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just saying…
A few testimonials from some wonderful students and adventurers that have participated in my past Civita Workshops. Come experience Civita with me this Fall 2018. Let’s begin the adventure. More information here: https://anitahlehmannteacher.com/civita-workshop/ ‘Civita is fantastically real, an artist’s dream. The spirit of this place is inspiring, breathtaking, and immediately captivating. Anita’s affection…
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